This might be the New Moon of ‘the Seer.’ A Seer, a visionary, a psychic describes a scene for us. She must state clearly what she sees, even if it is only a partial view of a situation, a glimpse through a key hole.

If we take a moment for a new Moon ritual over the next few days, we may feel that potential for something new, even unexpected in our body. The message might appear in our hips, for that is the part of the body, which is ‘ruled’ by Sagittarius. But it might speak to us through some other channel completely. I wonder if we listen to these messages, could we avoid the louder, more insistent voice of illness and discomfort in our body.

photo: Bruce Lhuillier

Once more, we are at a moment of new beginning, a black Moon seed ready to be planted in the dark earth, with hopes for a harvest of …..what? Maybe the rest of the chart for this tender passage into new territory will have give a clue as to what is the potential for sprout and harvest. An astrology chart can be a theatrical moment, when a group of players (planets) are aligned to interact in various dramatic ways. Let’s see if we can make out what happens on the cosmic and earthly stage, and how it is reflected in our personal lives.

The Sun has now traveled the first half of his journey through the constellation of Sagittarius. Sagittarius is associated with a kind of joyous idealism, an enthusiasm for philosophy and travel and partying. The energy of this sign is not blocked unless the ideals become a stick to hit other people. Sagittarius is both very enthusiastic about other cultures, and religions, or the same energy can be equally fanatical and intolerant of differences.

photo: Bruce Lhuillier

At the moment of the new Moon, Jupiter, the king of Sagittarius is in close connection to the Sun and Moon. The Symbol for the degree where Jupiter is located speaks of unexpected emotions: ‘CUPID KNOCKS AT THE DOOR OF A HUMAN HEART. KEYNOTE: A stirring-up of individual longings for romantic love. Emotional rebirth. Sagittarius is an archer with an upraised bow, who shoots at the stars. Cupid is a child of Venus who creates mischief, or ’emotional rebirth,’ with his arrows, which do not respect the rules of society. Cupid’s arrows break the grip of the mental process, and open the heart.

photo: Bruce Lhuillier

And speaking of action. We have a very interesting pair in the wings. They may not be immediately visible to us as we take a moment for a new Moon ritual, but they will be strongly felt. Mars, the warrior and Neptune the mystic are in perfect conjunction with a strong (square) relationship to the Sun and Moon. Mars is full of energy and fury, but in watery Pisces and conjunct the ruler of Pisces, Neptune, he may not be able to focus his passion. Neptune never can be seen head on. He is a dream figure, without a clear strategy, yet he can sink our ship or keep us afloat in the sea of our emotions.

photo: Bruce Lhuillier

The theme of elements in Fire and Water can make a beautiful melange, a poem, an inspired piece of music or art. Or it can all escape in steam. We call upon earthy Saturn in Capricorn to ground it in form. He promises us: AN ANGEL CARRYING A HARP. The revelation of the spiritual meaning and purpose at the core of any life situation. ATTUNEMENT. Creativity, is the essence of this Moon moment.